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Which Dual Action polisher?

Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2013 7:58 pm
by Swanee
Hey guys,

Looking to get my hands dirty with my new RS4 so just purchased a Nilfisk pressure washer, Poorboys Black Hole Show Glaze, Poorboys Natty's Paste, and a few other bits but now looking at a decent DA polisher... any suggestions?

I've seen the Meguiars Dual Action Polisher Version 2 but for £169 i think it's is pretty expensive.

Any recommendations are much appreciated.

Cheers,
Swanee

Re: Which Dual Action polisher?

Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2013 8:34 pm
by Swanee
So far this is the top contender...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/TecTake-Profess ... uctDetails

Re: Which Dual Action polisher?

Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2013 8:43 pm
by the cueball
the second link looks like a rotary polisher to me, not a DA machine.

the megs DA is probably about the best around (IMO) but there are others, like the DAS 6 pro which are decent enough as well.

for working on hard Audi paint, I wouldn't bother with a DA to be honest, I much prefer a rotary.

Re: Which Dual Action polisher?

Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2013 8:48 pm
by chunky79
As stated above, the Audi paint is hard so rotary would be your best. The DA is a lot safer though so if you're a beginner I would go with that. Make sure you get decent pads and polish too!!
Detailing world can be very helpful, can also be bloody confusing too.

Re: Which Dual Action polisher?

Posted: Sat Dec 28, 2013 9:52 pm
by Swanee
Good point guys... see told you I was a beginner ha.

So due to hard Audi paint rotary is best as long as Im careful?

Any recommendations of pads, the TechTake has a large selection of pads but Im sure they aren't the best available.

Thanks guys,

Re: Which Dual Action polisher?

Posted: Sat Feb 08, 2014 10:32 am
by RS04YOB
I have the MEGS G220 seems to be the most popular out there Dodo Juice have also one on the market too

Re: Which Dual Action polisher?

Posted: Sat Feb 08, 2014 10:41 am
by John Johnson
I've had a g220 for a few years , good bit of kit .

Re: Which Dual Action polisher?

Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 5:52 pm
by liffy99
Would be keen to hear how you get on. I've taken the first steps toward better car cleaning (ordered two new buckets, one with a grit guard a wash mitt and some clay) but a bit wary of machinery in case I'd more harm than good. The choice of lotions and potions is also bewildering. Which types would be used with a machine - the sound of 'cutting' compounds has me running for the hills. :drink:
I've a phantom black s4 b8 and it sure doesn't stay clean for very long.
It has some very minor swirls and a few tiny stone chips but comes up pretty well. Just don't fancy handing over £300 + for something I feel I could slowly do myself . . .

Re: Which Dual Action polisher?

Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2014 4:02 pm
by Spectre
I bought a DAS-6 Pro for my B7 in Pearl Black - works just fine with Chemical Guys Hexalogic pads and Sonax Perfect Finish.

Links:
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing ... d_673.html
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/index.php ... uctId=1209
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing ... at_82.html

And this this is why I chose this combination...

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/s ... ?p=4163826

Mak.

Re: Which Dual Action polisher?

Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2014 4:03 am
by shaundosean
wow, that rs4 looked bad just goes to show.

Re: Which Dual Action polisher?

Posted: Fri Dec 26, 2014 10:35 am
by Rick_RS4
as stated, get a rotary one, start slow and carful on the edges of bonnet and wings etc and you will be fine